Volvo Xc90 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo Xc90. Check any Xc90 by registration number below.
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72.9%
Avg Pass Rate
-14.9%
vs Volvo Avg
21
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Volvo Xc90 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volvo Xc90 has an average MOT pass rate of 72.9%, which is 14.9 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Xc90 on the road.
The most common reasons a Volvo Xc90 fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. If you are preparing your Xc90 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the Xc90 is around 48,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Xc90, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used Volvo Xc90, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Volvo Xc90 performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 47 vehicles
0.0%
8.9%
58k mi
2020
Based on 1,846 vehicles
3.7%
11.1%
49k mi
68k mi
2019
Based on 13,233 vehicles
5.2%
12.2%
49k mi
79k mi
2018
Based on 16,606 vehicles
4.9%
12.2%
81k mi
2017
Based on 14,559 vehicles
4.3%
13.3%
87k mi
2016
Based on 14,477 vehicles
4.1%
17.1%
2015
Based on 7,280 vehicles
4.4%
19.8%
140k mi
2014
Based on 5,672 vehicles
6.7%
23.7%
157k mi
2013
Based on 6,148 vehicles
6.6%
22.6%
160k mi
2012
Based on 7,304 vehicles
6.6%
22.3%
168k mi
2011
Based on 10,647 vehicles
8.4%
28.3%
2010
Based on 14,869 vehicles
8.0%
27.0%
2009
Based on 8,522 vehicles
7.7%
25.7%
2008
Based on 4,115 vehicles
8.2%
29.6%
2007
Based on 6,680 vehicles
8.3%
32.6%
2006
Based on 6,722 vehicles
7.5%
30.3%
2005
Based on 8,446 vehicles
9.2%
29.2%
2004
Based on 6,099 vehicles
9.6%
29.8%
2003
Based on 2,035 vehicles
7.3%
30.8%
2002
Based on 15,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
28k mi
48k mi
92k mi
0
Based on 75,441 vehicles
102k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volvo Xc90
The most common reasons a Volvo Xc90 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Offside
Rear Nearside
Nearside
Typical Mileage — Volvo Xc90
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2002 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Xc90.
At 3 Years
28,000
miles
At 5 Years
48,000
miles
At 10 Years
92,000
miles
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Volvo Xc90 — Frequently Asked Questions
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